Gingerbread Cookie Cups — an easy, festive treat: cookie “shots” you can fill with eggnog, cocktails, ice cream or whatever you like. Perfect for the holidays and simple to make. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! These Gingerbread Cookie Cups are one of my favorite holiday recipes — fun to serve and even more fun … Read more

These homemade pumpkin baby puffs are warm, lightly spiced, and perfectly soft for little hands. Dairy-free, gluten-free (if you use certified gluten-free oats), and naturally sweetened with banana and pumpkin, they make a wholesome snack for babies and toddlers. This version is a fall-inspired take on the original spinach apple puffs. Ripe banana and unsweetened … Read more

Chipotle is one of my favorite fast-casual spots when I want a meal that’s quick, flavorful, and easy to fit into a Weight Watchers plan. My go-to protein there is barbacoa — a tender, smoky “Mexican barbecue” beef that’s absolutely delicious. After researching the typical ingredients and flavors in Chipotle’s barbacoa, I developed a slow … Read more

Craving something distinctive and flavorful? Follow this step-by-step guide to make classic Louisiana turtle soup — a hearty Creole favorite from New Orleans that’s been enjoyed for generations. Turtle Soup Popular in Cajun kitchens, this Creole-style soup combines sherry, robust seasoning and a stew-like texture for a deeply satisfying bowl. The recipe here uses snapping … Read more

I’m a longtime supporter of the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), an independent food safety and public health organization that does not accept industry funding or advertising. This morning CSPI released a new report, “Food Dyes: A Rainbow of Risks,” and is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ban artificial … Read more

You won’t taste the zucchini in this fudgy, chocolatey double zucchini bread. This Double Chocolate Zucchini Blender Bread is extra fun to make with a friend. I had the pleasure of making it with Rachael — a fellow content creator, recipe developer, and NYT bestselling author — and a close friend. Having someone who understands … Read more

This is the best cream cheese frosting for cinnamon rolls! Fluffy, creamy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, it comes together in one bowl in under 10 minutes. Click Here to Pin this Recipe for Later! Why I Love This Cream Cheese Frosting for Cinnamon Rolls Cinnamon rolls need frosting: Some baked goods can … Read more

Nothing complements pasta like a crisp, fresh salad. One of my favorite Italian salads is the classic Caprese, and this Arugula Caprese Salad combines the best elements of that tradition with a peppery green base. I served it alongside homemade pasta in a recent cooking class and it was a perfect match: bright, colorful, and … Read more

This creamy Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce requires just three ingredients and about five minutes to make. It’s not a health food, but it’s a lighter alternative when you want to indulge. This salted caramel began as a simple topping for another recipe, but it was so good I had to share it on its own. … Read more

These Copycat Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies are soft, chewy, and rich with buttery cake-batter flavor, finished with a creamy homemade cake batter frosting. Perfect for Funfetti fans, they deliver the nostalgic flavor of birthday cake in cookie form. What Are Crumbl Cookies? Crumbl started in Logan, Utah in 2017 when two cousins perfected their cookie … Read more